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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.06 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.06 and 86.44 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.06 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.06 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.06 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 29,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,913.43/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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